She was able to advise about a different, stronger adhesive which dries quickly.

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It pushes forward and gathers into small lakes at the base of the dunes but often quickly dries up.

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This layer, called the cuticle or bloom, is still wet when the egg emerges, but quickly dries after a few minutes.

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